VIETNAM VETERANS OF OREGON LIVING MEMORIAL
"remember us. so long as we are not forgotten, we do not die"
The Memorial was dedicated on Veterans Day 1987. Since 1988, we have gathered on Memorial Day to hold a ceremony to honor our fallen by reading each name and by sharing the moment with all who wish to attend and join us in this annual rite of recognition.

In the photo, Gary Brannan (age 84) stands resolutely and unmoving to honor every name read aloud prior to the fly-over of the Ravens to open the rest of the ceremony in 2022. His dedication captures the essence of what we feel. Thank you, Gary...and Semper Fi, Brother.
TWO ARTICLES ABOUT THE MEMORIAL: 2020 & 2024
The 1st article was written by Doug Perry of The Oregonian in 2020 with feature quotes by Doug Bomarito, Tim Gallagher, and Jud Blakely. He entitled it "By God, They built a masterpiece." Go to article
​
The 2nd article was written by John Canzano (Bald Faced Truth) in 2024 and focuses on Doug Bomarito with a mention of Jud Blakely. Canzano entitled it "I'm lucky to be alive." Go to article

2023 Ceremony

2023 Ceremony

2023 Ceremony

2023 Ceremony
29 MAY 2023 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names
Flyover by West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Malinda Buckles
Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Guest Speaker / Colonel Al Arguedas USMCR (ret)
...Title: "REMEMBRANCE"...
Posting of Firing Detail / Pacific NW Historical Group...
...Vietnam Recreated
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove
...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC

2022 Ceremony

2022 Ceremony

2022 Ceremony

2022 Ceremony
30 MAY 2022 - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reading of Names
Flyover by West Coast Ravens
Posting of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC
Bagpiper / Anselmo Arguelles
National Anthem / Malinda Buckles
Invocation / Rev. Roger Fuchs, VVOMF Director
Opening Remarks / Doug Bomarito, VVOMF President
Poem / Roger Fuchs
Glenn M. Hayden Recognition / Roger Fuchs
Song / Malinda Buckles ("I'll Be Seeing You")
Guest Speaker / Ken Buckles, Remembering America's Heroes
Honoring VVOMF Founder Jerry Pero / Doug Bomarito
Presentation of Wreaths at MIA Alcove...
...Veterans of Foreign Wars, Canby-Aurora Post 6507 & Auxiliary
...25th Infantry Division Association
...1st Cavalry Division
Taps /Anselmo Arguelles
Amazing Grace / Anselmo Arguelles
Retirement of Colors / Oregon City HS JROTC

2019 Ceremony

2019 Ceremony

2019 Ceremony

2019 Ceremony